Offerings Extraordinaire — 23 Surprises for Sure
A response fic for a whole lot of wedding gifts received from @mukami-kuron-mrsadisticcat & @mukami-kou-dazzlingpinkidol.
Written together with @ruki-mukami-dl.
When Ruki and Yuriko had come back from their honeymoon trip to Shirahama, their shared bedroom had been in chaos for Ruki’s brothers had simply dumbed all the wedding gifts there after the reception.
Luckily, many of the gifts had also been not material things which made the situation a bit easier but after going through gift cards, restaurant invitations, and secret library access documents, the couple still have two big boxes full of things to sort out.
Other than that, there was another project ahead since they had decided to move their bedroom into the library to be closer to the books they both loved so much… and for… well, the fact they tend to spend most of their time there anyway, reading and occupying themselves with other matters.
So, the boxes were carried by the familiars in that very room, chaos spreading more and more. How come they already have so much… everything… even though neither of them was too fond of material things?
“Haa… I think we finally got the clothes and all in the right places…” Yuriko sighed, still staring into the closet. For once, she had arranged her garments tidily, folding them tightly and piling them up. Her first instinct was always simply to push everything on the shelves without further thought… still, every time Yuriko opened the wardrobe again, her clothes were folded.
I should do better. It’s extra trouble for Ruki… Yosh, from now on, I’ll make beautiful piles like this time.
The rustling of paper suddenly took Yuriko’s interest. She turned around, gazing at Ruki who had just lifted two boxes on the bed. The two boxes they had received from Kuron on their wedding day.
Yuriko roamed right next to Ruki, peeking into the packages. “Eh…? Did Kuron include a note to each gift? That’s a lot of work…” Something smelled delicious. Yuriko reached into the crates searching through them, and she didn’t need to dig too deeply. “Pastel fruity chocolates and some dark chocolate too… Oh my, all of these look so tasty! It says the dark ones are for you, Ruki.” Yuriko handed the box of dark delicacy to her husband, glancing at the white box with a more colorful set of sweets. “White chocolates…” she recited. “Oh, they have berry and fruit flavors! I think I will enjoy these a lot…”
But the chocolates weren’t the only juicy-smelling thing there. Soon, Yuriko was able to locate a whole lot of red bean paste sweets that wetted her mouth instantly. So. Many. Things. She would have loved to dig right in but the collection was stolen from her fingers.
“Do not open any of these before dinner.” Ruki’s lips brushed Yuriko’s earlobe. “You need something proper first. These snacks will ruin your appetite for sure. You can eat them later.”
Leaving a kiss on Yuriko’s cheek, Ruki sighed and pulled back. He turned toward the boxes again, picking up a note.
'Nothing much, but these are probably the most beautiful looking photo frames I could find all around the world, something in case for memorable photos taken of you guys to be put into fancy frames like these.'
“We have taken quite a lot of photos lately…” Ruki ran his hand through his hair and glanced at Yuriko who gasped instantly as her cheeks warmed.
“Umh! I don’t think those photos are suitable to put into frames!” Yuriko swayed her hips, shifting her weight, and crossed her arms.
“That is right, my angel. These special ones are for my eyes only, and I did not mean them.” Ruki chuckled. “But we could use these frames for family photos from the wedding.”
“—!!” Yuriko wanted to dive directly into the nearest box and she almost did. Of course, Ruki had meant wedding photos and not something else! She had known that, she totally had! Hastily, she pulled out whatever thing her hands reached first. And it happened to be…
“Oh my gosh! Such a beautiful lamp!”
It looked more like a bouquet of lilies than an actual lamp. Yuriko could already imagine what it would be like when it was turned on. Picking up the tiny note, she read the words in it.
‘This one's for Ruki—Happy early birthday Shujin! Since you love Yuriko so much and she's probably undoubtedly the best gift of you topped off of many things, so here, have a night desk light that's practically the symbol of the name of the love of your life'
“It’s for you, Ruki.” Handing the lamp and the note to Ruki, Yuriko beamed. A safe topic to talk about.
“Kuron is right about one thing.” Ruki took the lamp and placed it on the nightstand. He stepped closer and leaned in, giving a brief smooch to his still smiling wife. “You are the best gift I have ever received. I did not deserve such a present, yet I simply take what is given to me and hold onto you forever.”
“Ruki…” Yuriko blinked, her heart fluttering over the sweetness of the words. “I… you… the best gift…”
It was like Yuriko was riding a roller coaster right now, dashing from one emotion to another. She crouched down and lifted a smaller box out of the bigger one. Opening the lid revealed assorted accessories. “Kuron has kept these in store? But… but… there are so many? When did he have time to get all these? This is way too much…”
Everything was darn cute though from necklaces to wristwatch and a tiny fox ring. There was even a kitsune mask! Almost everything was white and blue like Yuriko’s fur when she was in her fox form… though she couldn’t recall if Kuron had actually seen her like that.
Then again, it’s possible… I’ve dozed off so many times in the living room or in the garden as a fox. Shaking her head, Yuriko giggled. What had she thought? Of course, everyone in the family knew about her other form. It was impossible to keep secrets here, it seemed.
“I should probably keep this in the box so that they won’t get lost. Then I can just pick one there whenever I want to wear them…” Yuriko moved the box to the shelf in their closet. Ruki followed right on her heels, showing her two bracelets.
“Let me put these there for now, too.” Ruki opened the lit and slipped the bracelets in.
Yuriko stared at the pieces of jewelry. “They look good though. We should wear them at the family dinner later today.”
“If that makes my angel happy, then we will do that.”
“Mhm! Let’s do that then~” Yuriko nodded but soon, turned more serious. “Honestly… Kuron got way too many gifts for us. I mean… Of course, it’s once in a life event but he practically drowned us with these. I would have been happy with congratulations. I… I… feel a bit embarrassed. Is it okay to receive this much?”
Of course, Yuriko knew it was a tradition for the family to gift the couple… but still, she couldn’t comprehend with all this. Shifting in place, she gazed at Ruki. It was not like she didn’t enjoy getting presents but she couldn’t help but wonder if this was a bit overboard. She didn’t deserve this much and she wasn’t used to getting so many things at one time either. A little over a year ago, she had to beg to get the necessary clothes and other things for herself from her father. Now, she had more than she needed and it was… overwhelming? Yes, that was probably the right word.
“It is a lot indeed. I did not expect to get these many material things, almost more than we have space for.” Ruki sighed, roaming back to the box. “Hmm… what is this? A pumpkin set for soup and a note…”
'I know Little fox just likes pumpkin soup cooked by Ruki so this gift is for both of you? Shujin can use this whole set while cooking pumpkin soup for Little fox next time, heh?'
“—!! Excuse me?!”
How could Kuron know? No one had been home on that day! NO ONE! Gosh! Did the walls have eyes or something?
“I mentioned to Yuma that you liked his pumpkins.” Ruki coughed. “And that we made soup from them. Nothing more. He probably told Kuron.”
“Still… suspicious…” Yuriko muttered with heated cheeks. Better focus on the business at hand and let this matter slide. The soup set looked nice though and was perfect for the autumn times… but right now something else caught Yuriko’s interest.
“Ruki… look, look, these keychains are so cute!” Yuriko picked the keychains up and showed them. “This one has a note that says it’s for you.” She handed the one with a white and blue fox in it to Ruki and pressed the tiny dark blue bat with stary wings against her chest. “So cute! So, so cute!”
“Well… it looks almost like you as a fox, I admit that.” Ruki gave a smile to Yuriko who was already lifting more things from the box.
A set of wine glasses. Yuriko stared at them for a moment, her head tilted to the side. She hadn’t actually drunk wine ever before. At the beginning of the year, she had tasted sake and then drank it again at their wedding. Other than that, she had had one glass of champagne at the reception but that was it. Maybe it was time to taste some now while cuddling under their new warm blanket and listening to music with the couple earphones Kuron had also gotten to for them. That sounded kind of a romantic thing to do.
“Good grief, what is this?”
Hearing Ruki, Yuriko put the glasses and the blanket aside. As she turned around she saw him holding…
“...a ferris wheel, I think?”
'...I hope this doesn't seem too creepy, but…I used to snap pictures of you two being together, without eh…consent. Can't help it when I see you two being fluffy in public. Don't worry, these are literally all of them— I had them deleted right after I put them in this ferris wheel—cool right? Heh.'
Yuriko leaned closer, peeking at the pictures. She recognized the moments, yet she couldn’t recall seeing Kuron taking photos. So sneaky! This made her worry even more about how much he exactly knew. Nibbling her bottom lip, Yuriko spun the wheel sluggishly. No… she hadn’t noticed any of these photos taken, that was for sure.
Shaking her head, Yuriko straightened her body and stretched her arms. Just then, she noticed something. Flowers? But how had they made it through this time? Ruki and she had been on their honeymoon for a week and then focus on their studies for another.
As Yuriko picked up the bouquet, she didn’t catch any natural scent in it. Roses looked almost like real ones but the fragrance was missing. Yet, they were pretty to look at and would make a nice addition to the room.
“Oh… I think these roses would look great if we put them in a vase. Don’t you think so too, Ruki? There is still space on that small table next to the couch.” Yuriko pointed out the said piece of furnishing.
“Are you sure that is a good idea, Yuriko?” A smirk. “We do not want glass shards on the floor…”
“...umh…” Certain images washed over Yuriko’s mind, her cheeks flaring. “I… I think I’ll move the table a bit further from the couch, just in case.”
While Yuriko was at it, Ruki seemed going through more things from the boxes. “A debit card for you…? Hmmm, I guess that is not a bad idea for you to have such a thing for the things you need to buy.”
Continuing, Ruki started to lift up ties from the boxes, spreading them on the bed. “Kou helped to pick this? I have to say I do like the color. These will go well with my other clothes.”
Finally, Yuriko had been able to relocate the table as she wanted. She left the bouquet on it, deciding to get the vase later. She turned around, seeing Ruki holding a dress that was full of ruffles and looked like something suitable for a princess.
'...this dress, it's the one I said I was going to get for you but…actually already got it for you in advance, only to be…rejected. I guess it was my fault to put it so harshly and beating around the bush, never gotten to the point of truth, but…this is the truth, I already had it bought for you…before I even tell you, I'm sorry for the rough time I put you through…I hope this dress doesn't give you a bad taste in your mouth…I'm still so sorry'
Ruki recited the note. “At least he apologizes for his actions…” He sighed, showing another dress to Yuriko. It was more classical style and could go perfectly for a winter ball due to its white color and furry collar.
'I actually also got another dress alongside with it, cause well…I'm indecisive? Heh. I couldn't choose…but hey you got two dresses now! Maybe something to wear during anniversaries with Ruki…?'
Lifting a brow, Ruki hauled the rest pieces of clothing onto the bed. How on earth everything would fit in the closet Yuriko had just arranged?
“Another note?” Ruki lifted the paper and read it out loud.
'Another thing I've kept in store, just a bunch of fashion outfits for Little Fox, I hope they're the kind she likes I picked them out very carefully.'
“Kuron seems to take a liking to dress you up like you were his personal doll.” There was a cold note in Ruki’s voice as the words echoed in the library. “Hmph. But I do not say that these would not look good on you. I guess he has an eye for such things.”
Ruki pushed another dress on the bed and closed the distance between him and Yuriko. He wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her against him and inhaling her neck. “You are mine. Never forget that. My very own Yuriko. My wife. Forever.”
Gliding the tip of his nose along the column of Yuriko’s neck, Ruki drowned in her scent. Gently he sank his fangs into a slowly throbbing vein, breaking the skin and making the blood sparkle on his tongue. Yuriko grabbed his shoulders, tiny fingers clenching the fabric of his shirt as much-yearned moans of pain mixed with pleasure filled the air of the room.
“Oh gosh! Yes, I’m yours. Everything in me is yours…” Yuriko panted in between whines that escaped from her lips. Even though Ruki made sure not to suck harshly, her head was already spinning. Not from pain, nothing like that… but because of the coursing heat that had bothered her for a while now. “Ruki… please… gosh! If you… if you keep this up… I will…!”
Clinging to Ruki, Yuriko moaned louder. The answer was a small chuckle, followed by a lick over her neck as Ruki sealed the fresh bite mark.
“Such a good girl, cling onto your master. Never stop yearning for my fangs.” Ruki sighed against Yuriko’s neck, taking a deep breath right after. It was easy to feel his grin on her skin. “Again? I wonder what has come into you. But we have a task to finish. Do your part and I will reward you with what you are longing for~”
Ruki took hold of Yuriko’s hands, gently parting her fingers from his shirt and kissing each tip once while keeping his gaze glued to hers. The gaze full of promises that made her squirm in place. “There are still a few things in those boxes. Why do you not take a look?”
“I… I will!” Yuriko nodded, finally sliding from Ruki’s grasp and hurrying toward the bed with slightly trembling legs and out of breath. She grabbed the first item that her hands met, lifting it up. “Eh…? A plush toy?”
It was… Yuriko blinked, staring with an empty head. Ruki? How come…?
“Eeeeehhh!” Swinging around, Yuriko showed the thing to her husband who instantly frowned.
“That Kuron…”
“I love it! I’m going to put him to sit on the shelf!” With bouncing steps, Yuriko almost danced to her bookshelf and placed the softer version of the love of her life there.
“Haa… You are a handful indeed.” Ruki chuckled. “Here. I think she belongs right next to him.”
Suddenly, Ruki was behind Yuriko, reaching toward her shelf and placing another plush toy right next to the one that presented to himself. This one had white-blue hair and a cute little face Yuriko recognized all too well.
“Oh my gosh, so adorable!” Yuriko giggled. “Yes, you’re right, Ruki. She belongs just there~”
“You are adorable.” Ruki pecked Yuriko’s cheek before returning to the box hand in hand with her. “The last things… Hmmm, it seems Kuron got us a few novels.”
Yuriko picked up the note, reading it out loud for both of them.
Books, your favorite you both—and ah…two of them are…you know…but I'm sure you'll like them, I carefully handpicked all of them for you, with Kou alongside to help, hope they suit your taste though?'
“That’s nice~” Yuriko smiled and leaned against Ruki’s arm as he went through the novels. A tiny crease appeared in between his brows while he stared at the back cover of one of them. “Umh… what is it, Ruki?”
“I have never understood the allure of such literature…” There was a hint of distaste in Ruki’s voice.
Odd. Usually, Ruki was open-minded when they were talking about reading. Yuriko snatched one of the books and opened it, confused.
Silence.
Yuriko blinked.
“Oh my gosh!”
Burning rushed up her cheeks as she slapped the cover shut.
Sighing, Ruki took the book from Yuriko’s hands and put it aside. "You do not need to read such literature. You have me, your one and only master. I engrave a whole naughty story with my fangs in your skin. I will show you much more than you can find in those books. Shameless adventures that you will never forget. No other man will be in your imagination. You will think of me only. Forever."
Pulling Yuriko closer, Ruki leaned in. "Now be a good girl and show me your shoulder~"
The CG edit is made by @cutelih.
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sᵖᵉᵃᵏᵉʳ ★ 「クロン」
꧁𝓢𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵 𝔂𝓸𝓾….
“Happy Birthday——Belated Birthday Azusa~Sorry that I only just managed to catch up to your birthday that I missed today...But hey, I got you some very special gifts as a way to compensate~”
[From his back, he pulls out a dark cyan colored medium sized gift box, then open up the lid to show what's inside of it—]
[—There inside, sit two more different looking boxes: a smaller sized silver box encarved with beautiful looking patterns on the top and edge ; and another brown wooden built box, both placed neatly beside each other.]
“—So! Do let me do some respective introductions—”
[he picks up the miniature silver box, opening it—to reveal a unique looking necklace resting inside, with a glamorous cyan colored crystal, pocket within the cage of silver thorns and spikes, as the entire thing was shaped in somewhat like a bullet with a specifically sharp pointed end.]
“...This thing right here—Its a necklace, obviously~ I got it for you for the mere reason of it's color, cyan, your favorite— but if you like~It can even work as a portable mini knife or dagger, hanged around your neck or stored conveniently in your pocket. Heheh, cool right?~”
[After finished explaining the first gift, he then proceeded to move on the next one—simply lifting up the wooden lid of the box to show what's inside—There in the box, laid three bottles of spices—ones that do not seem like they came from Japan, and such are titled in interesting names—]
“...I actually have these stored for some time, having them storaged since the day I got them until I am to hand them to you as one of the gifts on your special day~”
“These are spices— And by spices I mean the very very spicy kind~ They've got pretty interesting names huh? Something for an occasional change instead of your usual go to Shichimi. I think I had a sample of them respectively and I can promise to you—These things are good~”
“......”
“....Sorry I couldn't get you anything more—But, maybe to compensate—”
“I can bake you some spicy cupcakes, a recipe that I learnt and experimented—”
“—All for the sake to celebrate my spice loving lil bro's birthday?~”
“Oh, Kuron... These are all so wonderful. Thank you...”
[Azusa sniffles, going to gently take the necklace and box of spices within his hands. Looking over the spices, he inspects the necklace next, amazed by its beauty.]
“I'm just... happy you thought of me. I know you... are very busy, and... sometimes it's hard... to find motivation. But just knowing that... you wanted to get me some... things... It means a lot. You mean... a lot to me, Kuron...”
[Azusa carefully touches along the necklace, before putting it on.]
“I... want to bake the cupcakes with you. Can we...? I wish to... spend more time with you... Thank you for... such wonderful gifts. I... I wish to spend the rest... of the day today with... you. I will feel less... lonely with you.”
[Azusa gently takes Kuron's hand. He leads him to the kitchen, and gets out the supplies for cupcakes.]
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【𝓑𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂 𝓟𝓻𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓷𝓽 ✨】
“𝐊𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐧, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭? 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭?~”
…
Birthday.
To most people, this is a day where one can wish to their heart's content on what to get on this day——as a way to celebrate the day of when they are born by receiving a gift that they most desired.
In this world there are a lot of ways—— for one to get a gift. It can be done by the exchange of a valuable price to obtain something which can't be gotten in the usual daily life. It can also be a heartfelt piece of heart gifted– by someone who you truly care about, made with love and effort.
As one receives those presents, they will show that they are very delightful. For on the things that they received on this day, comes more valuable than any other day, more meaningful than usual.
As for me…
…
Even during life’s hardest days, when mishaps happen and calamity cause all seems to be be hopeless beyond saving——
However once I get home, upon the door that opens at my face, the first sight that greets my view—— is you, standing right there.
Plastered on your face always, is the smile that welcomes me home, bright and filled with heartfelt warmness.
Your opened arms that embrace my sore and exhausted body, are like the pair of wings grown on an angel
Listening to your voice sounding close to my ear, it carries such loving gentleness, as you mutter line after line of sweet nothings to my ear—— about how proud you are with how I pulled through this day.
Just like that, you have always been in such an unconditional state, being relentlessly patient, healing that broken soul of mine.
Making everything…seems fine again…
…
There were many times where I've given up upon myself, yet you had never given up the faith that you bear in me.
As disappointed with myself and negative as I can get you—— you remain prideful, confident in all that I can strive…
Faced by such an insecure little me, you were always the number one fan that had stick with me through thick and thin, cheering me on, and filling me with new motivation to move on.
As bad as a day can get, as stressful as it may be
However to just have you by my side, even when you have done not much to help, contribute less than what I need.
But you truly are—— in the darkest most difficult moments of my life——that last found comfort, that I have earned,
And be grateful for the rest of my life…
Your voice—— has became my daily source of encouragement;
Your embrace——is like the warm shelter provided– within the midst of the icy cold weather outside;
Your eyes—— are the clear blue sky, that had shown up during the stormy days;
Your smile——is what appears after the rain, the first ray of sunshine.
…Ever since you have appeared in my life, from thereon I have realised…
There is truly nothing else more that I desire in life, other than anything that has to do with you.
Because…
“...𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞, 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮…”
“𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞——
“The best birthday gift that I've ever received in my entire life.”
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